You wake up in the morning and turn on the faucet to get a glass of water, but nothing comes out. You then realize that your home has been without running water for hours. Upon closer inspection, you notice that there is a puddle of water forming next to the wall near your sink. What do you do?
If you have a PVC pipe, fear not – repairing it is an easy fix! In this article, we’ll walk you through the steps on how to repair a leaky PVC pipe. Let’s get started!
PVC pipes are the sustainable choice for sewage, plumbing and irrigation. These durable materials make them an excellent alternative to metal or plastic counterparts that can be more expensive in some cases due their weight (PVC weighs less than both). Their lightweight quality also means they’re easy to use.
How Do You Fix A Leaking PVC Pipe Without Cutting It?
There are many ways to repair or replace your PVC pipes. If the damage is extensive, it may need to be replaced entirely but for most cases you can make repairs on-site and keep leaking under control! Learn how with these five helpful tips.
1. Repairing a leaking PVC pipe is an easy task with the help of fiberglass resin tape. This water-activated material hardens around your damaged area and slows down any leaks, making this a handy repair for those in need!
To apply: clean up any messes before applying wetted out fiberglass resin tape pieces over cracks or other holes on both sides; let them dry for 15 minutes then trim away any excess piece(s) that were not used.
2. Repairing a minor leak with rubber and silicone tapes is as simple as making your own patch. You can use the material to wrap around any PVC pipe, but instead of adhering directly onto it like normal glue would do for example; this repair tape simply sticks its surface against itself so there are no air bubbles or wrinkles when you put everything back together again!
To fix the damage, wrap a piece of tape around your leaky pipe. Make sure it’s tight and secure before filling back up with water!
3. Rubber tape and hose clamps can also work to apply compression to the PVC pipe and seal any leaks. Simply wrap the rubber tape around the crack in the PVC pipe and place the hose clamps over the rubber tape and tighten the clamps.
Like the other solutions above, it’s a temporary fix until you can get a plumber in to permanently fix the problem.
4. Professional plumbers use Epoxy to repair PVC pipes and their joints. It’s an effective method but again, it may not be a permanent solution.
To use it, clean and dry the area on the PVC pipe that you are sealing and then apply the Epoxy product.
5. And finally if any of the solutions above don’t work, then it may just be that you will have to completely replace the PVC pipe.
Does Flex Seal Work On A PVC Pipe?
Flex Seal is a unique sealant that can be applied around tub and shower doors, leaky pipes, window seals and more. It starts as a liquid but will harden into its final shape once dry!
It’s made from the highest quality materials to ensure watertightness for years.
Flex Seal will work on a large variety of materials and environments. It can work on roofs, gutters, skylights, windowsills, fabrics, glass, flashings, wood, aluminum, drywall, downspouts, tile, foundations, awnings, porcelain, rubber, chimneys, vent pipes, cement, concrete, plastic, vinyl and more.
How Long Can Flex Seal Last?
Flex Seal is a long-lasting, water and moisture sealant. It has been proven to last for years in all types of environments without cracking or peeling away!
If you have any questions about your PVC pipes or are having some problems with it, call Atlantis Plumbing today at 770-443-8229. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.